Travel Retail Manager

The North Face; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discount 50% on VF brands

On site gym

Subsidized canteen and break-out areas

Zusammenfassung

The North Face EMEA is seeking a Travel Retail Manager to lead our Travel Retail business across the EMEA region from Stabio, Switzerland. You will drive revenue, brand presence, and partnerships with operators, distributors and airports, while shaping seasonal commercial plans and inventory strategies.

You will collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing and Retail teams to ensure compelling product assortments, launches, and brand storytelling.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Travel Retail experience in apparel/ outdoor/ premium consumer goods
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to drive revenue growth
• Experience managing strategic accounts and partnerships with travel retail operators and distributors
• Solid understanding of retail metrics, assortment planning, consumer trends and inventory management
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable business plans
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify and develop new growth opportunities
• Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in international and cross-functional environments
• Excellent English communication; additional languages are a plus

Aufgaben

• Manage The North Face Travel Retail business across EMEA, driving revenue, profitability, distribution growth and brand visibility across travel retail environments.
• Develop and manage partnerships with travel retail operators, distributors, airport stakeholders and strategic partners to identify and unlock new business opportunities.
• Manage the Travel Retail business plan, delivering revenue, margin, inventory and profitability targets in line with company objectives.
• Develop and execute seasonal commercial plans, ensuring the right product assortment is available to meet the needs of the travel retail consumer and maximize sales performance.
• Build and manage seasonal forecasts in partnership with Planning teams to optimize inventory levels and support sustainable business growth.
• Execute sell-in, identifying opportunities and implementing action plans to achieve targets.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing and Retail teams to ensure product availability, impactful brand storytelling and successful product launches.
• Support the development and execution of channel growth initiatives, contributing to the expansion of The North Face presence within the Travel Retail channel.
• Manage and support new store, shop-in-shop and branded corner openings, ensuring seamless execution from planning through launch.
• Conduct regular business reviews with partners, leveraging consumer, market and performance insights to optimize assortments.
• Identify market trends, traveler behaviors and competitive opportunities to support business growth and channel development.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, visual merchandising guidelines and consumer experience across all Travel Retail locations.
• Act as the key point of contact for Travel Retail partners, building long-term relationships that support mutual business growth.

Kenntnisse

Travel Retail

Commercial acumen

Strategic accounts

Performance metrics

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Project management

Cross-functional

English fluency

Jobbeschreibung

The North Face EMEA is looking for an exceptional Travel Retail Manager to join our Wholesale team in Stabio, Switzerland.

Live the Brand

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.

Let's Talk about the Role!

The Travel Retail channel plays a role in expanding The North Face brand visibility and connecting with consumers on the move across EMEA. As Travel Retail Manager, you will help shape the future of this growing business by building strong partnerships, identifying new opportunities and driving brand presence in key travel destinations. This role offers a unique blend of commercial leadership, business development and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic international environment.

What You Will Do

• Manage The North Face Travel Retail business across EMEA, driving revenue, profitability, distribution growth and brand visibility across travel retail environments.
• Develop and manage strong partnerships with travel retail operators, distributors, airport stakeholders and strategic partners to identify and unlock new business opportunities.
• Manage the Travel Retail business plan, delivering revenue, margin, inventory and profitability targets in line with company objectives.
• Develop and execute seasonal commercial plans, ensuring the right product assortment is available to meet the needs of the travel retail consumer and maximize sales performance.
• Build and manage seasonal forecasts in partnership with Planning teams to optimize inventory levels and support sustainable business growth.
• Execute sell-in, identifying opportunities and implementing action plans to achieve targets.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing and Retail teams to ensure product availability, impactful brand storytelling and successful product launches.
• Support the development and execution of channel growth initiatives, contributing to the expansion of The North Face presence within the Travel Retail channel.
• Manage and support new store, shop-in-shop and branded corner openings, ensuring seamless execution from planning through launch.
• Conduct regular business reviews with partners, leveraging consumer, market and performance insights to optimize assortments.
• Identify market trends, traveler behaviors and competitive opportunities to support business growth and channel development.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, visual merchandising guidelines and consumer experience across all Travel Retail locations.
• Act as the key point of contact for Travel Retail partners, building long-term relationships that support mutual business growth.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of proven experience in Travel Retail, within the apparel, footwear, outdoor, sporting goods or premium consumer goods industries, is a must.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and deliver business results.
• Experience managing strategic accounts and building successful partnerships with travel retail operators, distributors and other external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of retail performance metrics, assortment planning, consumer trends and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable business plans.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for identifying and developing new growth opportunities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working within an international and cross‑functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Additional languages are considered a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of iconic lifestyle brands
• Join a multi brand and multi countries organization to drive you career forward
• International and challenging working culture
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• Discount 50% on all VF brands
• Subsidized canteen as well as break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.